Glynco Study Guide BOP Midterm with
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Barriers to communication - ANSWER Gender , Generational , Geographical, Cultural
Background, Religion, Acronyms and Jargon
3. BOP employees to exercise arrest authority - ANSWER 1. Must be on Official Duty
2. No time to obtain a Warrant
3. Probable cause that a crime is being committed
Crimes and location where BOP employees may exercise arrest authority on and off
BOP property - ANSWER 1. Forcibly assaulting , resisting, or impeding officers/staff
while engaged in or on account of the performance of official duties
2. Escape
3. Instigating or assisting in escape
Only on BOP Property - ANSWER 1. Theft of personal property
2. Destruction of government or personal property
3. Providing contraband to an inmate or possession of contraband by an inmate
4. Mutiny or riot
5. Trespass on bureau reservation/land
6. Any other title 8 offense committed on Bureau property
,2. Types of Authority - ANSWER Positional authority: position one hold , this is given
Inner authority: confidence, job competence
Inner authority - ANSWER Appearance
Knowledge
Consistency
Pride
8 ways on How to avoid manipulation - ANSWER 1. Don't be too hard or too soft
2. Be balanced
3. Be in command of your area
4. Report attempts of manipulation
5. Check inmate files who you think might be trying to manipulate you
6. Put it in writing and give it to your supervisor
7. Know what to do if you are threaten or pressured by an inmate
8. If you cannot get away and feel physically threaten cal for assistance
Identify two main types of civil liability and the best protections against - ANSWER
1. Federal Tort Claims
2. Personal liability (Bivens)
Federal Tort Claims - ANSWER 1. Individuals must suffer a personal injury property loss
2. Employee must be acting within the scope of their employment
, 3. Loss caused by a negligent act
Suing the federal Gov. for monetary judgment
Personal Liability (Bivens) - ANSWER Suing the individual for intentional acts committed
by the Gov. Employee
Allows personal liability for violation an individual's constitutional or civil right
Habeas Corpus Actions - ANSWER Issues affect the facts or duration of an
inmate confinement
Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) - ANSWER Work related personal injury
Administered by Dept of Labor
Worker Comp
Must report within 48 hours
Civilian Employee Compensation Act (CECA) - ANSWER 40,000 max for damages to
an employee personal property, depreciation applies, Must be filed within 2 years
Bureau of Prisons Claim Act
(BOPCA) - ANSWER Loss or damage of personal property- wedding rings , glasses,
( property damage during triple deuces, BA )
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Barriers to communication - ANSWER Gender , Generational , Geographical, Cultural
Background, Religion, Acronyms and Jargon
3. BOP employees to exercise arrest authority - ANSWER 1. Must be on Official Duty
2. No time to obtain a Warrant
3. Probable cause that a crime is being committed
Crimes and location where BOP employees may exercise arrest authority on and off
BOP property - ANSWER 1. Forcibly assaulting , resisting, or impeding officers/staff
while engaged in or on account of the performance of official duties
2. Escape
3. Instigating or assisting in escape
Only on BOP Property - ANSWER 1. Theft of personal property
2. Destruction of government or personal property
3. Providing contraband to an inmate or possession of contraband by an inmate
4. Mutiny or riot
5. Trespass on bureau reservation/land
6. Any other title 8 offense committed on Bureau property
,2. Types of Authority - ANSWER Positional authority: position one hold , this is given
Inner authority: confidence, job competence
Inner authority - ANSWER Appearance
Knowledge
Consistency
Pride
8 ways on How to avoid manipulation - ANSWER 1. Don't be too hard or too soft
2. Be balanced
3. Be in command of your area
4. Report attempts of manipulation
5. Check inmate files who you think might be trying to manipulate you
6. Put it in writing and give it to your supervisor
7. Know what to do if you are threaten or pressured by an inmate
8. If you cannot get away and feel physically threaten cal for assistance
Identify two main types of civil liability and the best protections against - ANSWER
1. Federal Tort Claims
2. Personal liability (Bivens)
Federal Tort Claims - ANSWER 1. Individuals must suffer a personal injury property loss
2. Employee must be acting within the scope of their employment
, 3. Loss caused by a negligent act
Suing the federal Gov. for monetary judgment
Personal Liability (Bivens) - ANSWER Suing the individual for intentional acts committed
by the Gov. Employee
Allows personal liability for violation an individual's constitutional or civil right
Habeas Corpus Actions - ANSWER Issues affect the facts or duration of an
inmate confinement
Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) - ANSWER Work related personal injury
Administered by Dept of Labor
Worker Comp
Must report within 48 hours
Civilian Employee Compensation Act (CECA) - ANSWER 40,000 max for damages to
an employee personal property, depreciation applies, Must be filed within 2 years
Bureau of Prisons Claim Act
(BOPCA) - ANSWER Loss or damage of personal property- wedding rings , glasses,
( property damage during triple deuces, BA )
